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Mastercard · 1 day ago

Manager, Technical Accounting

Purchase, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $207K/yr

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. The Manager, Technical Accounting is responsible for providing accounting guidance for complex business transactions, ensuring appropriate company policies are maintained and assisting in financial decision-making processes.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyPayments

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Researches and plans implementation of new accounting pronouncements

Ensuring that policies and procedures are in place and regularly updated with focus on standardization and compliance

Perform and document accounting research for new and non-routine transactions to determine both US and International GAAP treatment

Assist in the financial decision making process by providing alternate accounting structures to the business related business transactions

Assist in purchase price accounting and valuation for company's acquired entities. Additionally provide accounting guidance on pipeline M&A transactions

Maintain accounting for company's investment portfolio, including liaising with Strategy and Corporate Development on accounting for new and complex investments, VIE analysis and mark-to-market adjustments

Support quarterly intangible impairment assessment process and partner with business to review intangible impairment analyses as applicable

Collaborate with the team to establish accounting memos supporting US and International GAAP accounting conclusions and coordinate with external auditors to ensure conclusions are appropriate

Provides ongoing day-to-day support with moderate to complex accounting issues and assists in the review of reporting deliverables to assure compliance with SEC requirements

Assists with training and communication of new accounting pronouncements by developing training content and memos

Assist with discussions and provide specific recommendations to VP, Technical Accounting

Assist in special requests from Senior Management for analysis, research, and detailed information, including other projects deemed necessary from time to time by the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Controller. The special requests may include researching, consulting and reviewing technical memorandums on proposed and/or completed transactions

Qualification

Certified Public AccountantUS & International GAAPFinancial decision makingAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeProject managementChange managementMarket knowledgeLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant required

Established credibility as a trusted advisor to business partners and senior leadership on complex technical matters

Strong communication and leadership skills, with an emphasis on financial and business acumen

Experience assessing the effectiveness and oversight of financial control implementation; ensures compliance within a diverse organization

Demonstrated successful oversight of the management and resolution of high-risk issues to ensure completeness and efficiency

Confident and poised influencer who uses analytical and leadership skills to achieve goals

Experience building collaborative working relationships with stakeholders at the global/regional, local or corporate level

Strong general accounting knowledge including US & International GAAP

Successfully drive and integrate change and cultivate a continuous improvement culture

Excellent project management skills with strong analytical and financial skills

Excels in fast-paced environment by effectively prioritizing competing tasks and managing multiple deliverables with focus and efficiency

Must be able to integrate knowledge across disciplines and demonstrate effective leadership with relationship development skills

Proficient PC skills, especially Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Hyperion & Oracle a plus

Preferred

Market and industry knowledge a strong plus

Benefits

Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)

Flexible spending account and health savings account

Paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave)

80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time

25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire

10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays

401k with a best-in-class company match

Deferred compensation for eligible roles

Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities

Eligibility for tuition reimbursement

Company

Mastercard

Glassdoor4.2

Mastercard is a financial network that processes payments between banks and cardholders.

Founded in 1966

Purchase, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.mastercard.com

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